I have the Graco TC Pro and really like it. I have the corded version, at the time I bought it I didn't think it was worth the extra money to go with the battery version, but now I wish I had
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Graco-Magnum-X5-Airless-Paint-Sprayer-262800/100634354third coast.. said:
Need a paint sprayer for small furniture projects and cabinets and things like that. Not too many projects a year. Do you need different sprayers for oil amd water based paints? What about for clear coats and stains amd things like that? I've never used one so any info is appreciated.
AGGODDESS said:
I just got an airless at Harbor Freight for $169 with coupon.
https://www.harborfreight.com/airless-paint-sprayer-kit-60600.html
Coupon: https://www.harborfreight.com/savings_coupons.html
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I have a huge air compressor but wanted to be able to do more paint at once without stopping/refilling/etc.
AGGODDESS said:
Thanks for the info on the tips... I would have never known and am about to move into a new house and repaint pretty much the entire thing. I have read something about putting some sort of primer in it once it's used/cleaned...can you elaborate on your breakdown/storage routine?
AGGODDESS said:
In case the OP is wondering the 2 years was $54 and 1 year was $42 for warranty -- anything wrong other than theft and misuse you take it in and it's replaced free.
third coast.. said:
Care to go in to detail? This sprayer is in sale on prime day so it intrigues me. Was a little more than I was expecting to spend but seems like it could last a lifetime without major issues.
If you're doing something like a furniture project where you want a fine finish, I would use the green one. It looks to be similar to the green graco tips. The other style would be used for larger areas.AGGODDESS said:
Which of these tips do you recommend?
Not to be a airless sprayer salesman here, but the airless sprayer's biggest advantage is how nicely you can put paint down for things like cabinets. No brush marks. And usually you can do everything in less coats with minimal sanding.third coast.. said:
Yea I'm thinking that getting the airless might be a bit overkill. The largest project I imagine we would do is our kitchen cabinets, and MAYBE our kitchen, but there is not much to that. That would be a one time thing only though. My wife frequently does small jobs so something that can use less paint per job. Would probably be best.
Oh man if you're signed up for painting the cabinets and then maybe the walls, you need an airless sprayer. Just the speed you can move with an sprayer is unmatched. Plus the finer finish and usually requiring fewer coats.third coast.. said:
Oh the cabinets are getting done for sure. We MIGHT paint the rest of the kitchen as well.
She is the one that wants a sprayer for the rest of the small stuff she likes to do though so if it takes a tenth of a gallon just to get paint out of the nozzle then it isnt practical for most of the stuff she wants to do. I guess we could get a shorter hose.
I watched some of the IdahoPainter videos before I bought a sprayer and did these projects.one MEEN Ag said:Oh man if you're signed up for painting the cabinets and then maybe the walls, you need an airless sprayer. Just the speed you can move with an sprayer is unmatched. Plus the finer finish and usually requiring fewer coats.third coast.. said:
Oh the cabinets are getting done for sure. We MIGHT paint the rest of the kitchen as well.
She is the one that wants a sprayer for the rest of the small stuff she likes to do though so if it takes a tenth of a gallon just to get paint out of the nozzle then it isnt practical for most of the stuff she wants to do. I guess we could get a shorter hose.
Search on youtube airless sprayer and go watch some of the videos of guys using the grayco x5. IdahoPainter is one good channel. Those guys fly. Painting a door in 15 seconds. Walls in 45 seconds.
With this sprayer you'll be able to complete your DIY projects within the time frame you initially tell your wife.
Drop cloth the floor and hang painters plastic to close off the area. You're aerosolizing paint, its going to float around for a minute.AGGODDESS said:
I'm starting to get nervous about using this in the house with existing carpet, etc. anyone used it to paint walls in a house with carpet you're keeping? LOL just drop cloth the hell out of everything or what?